1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P433 AYG
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 157,896 km. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 157,896 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P433 AYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 157,896 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P433 AYG Odometer History
- 12/01/2022156,902 km
- 13/01/2023157,304 km+402 km
- 22/03/2025157,439 km+135 km
- 02/04/2026157,893 km+454 km
- 02/04/2026157,896 km+3 km
Average of roughly 236 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P433 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P433 AYG) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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